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Keir Starmer Announces Winter Fuel U-Turn After Public Backlash

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Keir Starmer has confirmed that the government will change the winter fuel payment threshold following backlash over how it would affect pensioners.

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Where is the industrial strategy? Starmer must act – or workers will turn their backs on democracy

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06 May Economy

Jonathan Reynolds: US Criticism Of Beijing’s Economic Policy Is “Reasonable”

As Labour looks for a carve-out from Trump’s tariffs, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds tells Sophie Church why the UK should help the US address China’s imbalanced trading position

26 Mar Economy

Why Britain Can't Build

We can’t start to clear away the blockers until we understand how we erected them in the first place; Michael Dnes details how thousands of sane decisions have led us to the current madness. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall

24 Mar Economy

Ben Houchen: "I Don’t Have A Bad Word To Say About How No 10 Have Engaged With Me”

Ben Houchen survived against the odds last May. Now the last Tory mayor standing tells Tali Fraser of his determination to make Tees Valley great again. Photography by Christopher Owens

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Bar Council responds to Cameron's small business manifesto

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27 Apr 2015 Economy

Bar Council responds to Cameron's small business manifesto

In light of the Conservative party's small business manifesto,Chantal-Aime Doerries QC, Chairman-Elect of the Bar, said:

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27 Apr 2015 Communities

Mott MacDonald appointed to National Procurement Service public sector framework, Wales

Mott MacDonald has been appointed to the new public sector framework agreement for construction consultancy services by the National Procurement Service for Wales.

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27 Apr 2015 Environment

British Gas invests £50 million in customer service excellence

Britains biggest energy supplier, British Gas, today announces a multi-million pound investment in customer service.

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25 Apr 2015 Economy

Fire safety courses improving safety in fashion industry supply chains

The fashion industry was today encouraged to build on the success of fire safety courses in supply chain factories, on the second anniversary of the Rana Plaza factory disaster.

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24 Apr 2015 Health

Solar radiation and occupational cancers highlighted at IOSH Hong Kong conference

The positive steps that businesses across Asia are taking to protect outdoor workers from prolonged exposure to solar radiation have been highlighted during a conference in Hong Kong.

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23 Apr 2015 Economy

CIPP launches #payrollhour initiative to promote the payroll industry

The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) is launching a new social media initiative designed to promote the payroll industry and offer guidance to those seeking help with payroll-related problems.

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20 Apr 2015 Economy

Go-Ahead is a Top Performing Passenger Transport Operator in Business in the Community’s 2015 Corporate Responsibility Index

Go-Ahead has achieved a four star rating in Business in the Communitys annual benchmark of responsible business, the Corporate Responsibility Index (CR Index).

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17 Apr 2015 Economy

Employment numbers continue to rise, especially in full-time work

Commenting on today's labour market statistics, Geraint Johnes, director at Lancaster Universitys Work Foundation, said

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16 Apr 2015 Economy

We’re asking the right questions about diversity. Richard Chapman-Harris

Engineering and infrastructure sectors are not renowned for leading the way in equality, diversity and inclusion (

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15 Apr 2015 Economy

CIPP “delighted” to see medium-sized businesses addressed in Liberal Democrats party election manifesto

The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) today welcomed the initiative to help medium-sized businesses as the Liberal Democrats unveiled its party manifesto ahead of the general election.

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15 Apr 2015 Economy

Young People Experience the Joy of Flight at Air Smiles Day

More than 40 local young people, aged seven to 16, from charity Kids Company were specially selected for light aircraft flights over their home town as part of the Airbus sponsored Air Smiles Day held at Bristol and Wessex Flying Club, Bristol Airport on Saturday.

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15 Apr 2015 Economy

ACCA’s small business expert appointed to prominent EU finance committee

The EUs prestigious Finance Watch Committee of Transparency and Independence (CTI) has appointed to its board Professor Robin Jarvis, ACCAs (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) special adviser on small business issues and professor in accounting at Brunel University.

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14 Apr 2015 Economy

CIPP welcomes Conservative proposal on Office for Tax Simplification

CIPP welcomes Conservative proposals to expand the role of the Office for Tax Simplification as it unveils election manifesto.

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14 Apr 2015 Economy

Response to Conservative manifesto

Responding to the Conservative Party's publication of its general election manifesto today, John Dickie, Director of Director of Strategy and Policy at London First, said:

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14 Apr 2015 Economy

Engineers call on future Government to make UK a global leader in next generation communications networks

As the Conservatives promise that Britain will seize the chance to be a world leader in the development of 5G, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has responded calling on the next Government to take steps to establish the UK as a global telecommunications leader and introduce legislation to make sure there is a reliable broadband service across all parts of the country.

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14 Apr 2015 Economy

GGF urges companies 'be prepared' as Consumer Rights Bill becomes law

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has urged companies to be prepared ahead of the implementation of the Consumer Rights Act which was granted Royal Assent and became law on 26 March 2015.

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13 Apr 2015 Economy

AELP reacts to the Labour election manifesto

Stewart Segal, chief executive of the Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) has commented on the Labour Party's manifesto launch

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13 Apr 2015 Economy

London First response to Labour manifesto

Business membership organisation London First has responded to the manifesto released by the Labour Party today.

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13 Apr 2015 Economy

Sub-Saharan Africa’s first CSP plant becomes operational, South Africa

The US$860 million KaXu Solar One concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in Pofadder, South Africa has become the first in Sub-Saharan Africa to enter operation. MacDonald was lenders technical advisor during the projects financing and construction and is now monitoring operations in an ongoing role.

Boards’ effectiveness essential to long-term economic success

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13 Apr 2015 Economy

Boards’ effectiveness essential to long-term economic success

New report launch by the Investment Association and EY reveals key findings on improving board effectiveness.

UK consumers have a spring in their step

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13 Apr 2015 Economy

UK consumers have a spring in their step

As spring approaches indicators suggest that consumers are gaining in confidence, with household spending steadily increasing.

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13 Apr 2015 Economy

Visa Europe: UK Expenditure Index

Spring starts early as consumers spend on social time.

The success of Labour's careers advice pledge

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09 Apr 2015 Education

The success of Labour's careers advice pledge

The National Federation of Builders welcomes Miliband's promise to guarantee personal careers advice for all teenagers, but warns the success of the plan depends on the advisors.

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08 Apr 2015 Economy

Call for beefed-up trade minister to boost UK exports welcomed by Unite

A beefed up role for a trade minister with a seat in the cabinet to coordinate and boost UK exports a central plank of a new report on delivering an export-led recovery has been welcomed by Unite, the countrys largest union.

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